South Africa’s mining output at lowest in over 18 months
Platinum and gold sectors among the worst performers due to labour strikes that cripple the industry early this year.
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Ex-FBI boss hired by trust heading BSGR to run internal probe
The internal probe is reportedly focused on claims that BSGR bribed Guinean officials to get lucrative rights over Simandou.
These are the top risks miners face
Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.
This is the $10 million-plus white diamond just found in South Africa
Analysts predict could fetch between $10 million to $16 million.
Waste has just stopped leaking from Mount Polley mine
A government inspection to the Mount Polley mine last week found waste was still leaking from its breached tailing dam facility.
Workers allegedly denied safety gear, told coal ash ‘safe enough to eat’
American Electric Power faces lawsuit.
AngloGold Ashanti shares plummet on spin off announcement
The miner has revealed a major restructuring involving a plan to raise $2.1 billion in a rights issue and spin its international assets into a new London-listed company.
New hold-up for Rio’s subsidiary Turquoise Hill at Oyu Tolgoi
One of the two tailings thickeners experienced rake failure last Friday.
India’s Supreme Court revises judgment on illegal coal blocks
It won't announce its verdict on the matter until an unspecified later date.
Gold demand to soar as festive season kicks off in India
But investors hoping the festive season in the world's second-largest gold buyer will boost the metal’s ailing price are likely to be disappointed, analysts say.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
